Pricing, Only at Stockspairs
| Stocks | Commission | $0 |
|---|---|---|
| ETFs | Commission | $0 |
| Options | Commission | $0 |
| Contract Fee | $0 | |
| Exercise and Assignment Fees | $0 | |
| Mutual Funds | Load Funds | Free |
| No-Load Funds | Free | |
| No Transaction Fee (NTF) Funds | Free | |
| Fixed Income | Treasury Bills, Notes & Bonds | Net Yield Basis |
| Municipal Bonds | Net Yield Basis | |
| Agency Bonds | Net Yield Basis | |
| Zeros & Strips | Net Yield Basis | |
| Primary Market CDs | $30 | |
| Secondary Market CDs | Net Yield Basis | |
| Net Yield Basis means Stockspairs acts as principal whereby the bonds will be subject to a markup or markdown. | ||
Fees of Broker-Assisted Orders: Stocks/ETFs - $19.95; Options - $19.95+$0.50/contract; Load Funds - No Charge; No-Load Funds - $19.95.
Please read the "Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options" before you apply for option privileges.
A Short Term Redemption Fee of $19.95 will be applied to redemptions of mutual fund shares held less than 90 days. Broker-Assisted redemptions will incur a charge of $19.95. Redemptions of less than $500 will incur a $19.95 fee, unless the entire value of that fund is less than $500. For mutual funds transferred to Stockspairs, the 90 day holding period will begin when the account transfer process is complete.
Certain regulators impose transaction fees to cover their costs of regulating the brokerage industry. The fees are passed through to customers as part of normal transaction processing. These fees will appear as a line item on your trade confirmation as “FEES” or “TRANS FEE” or “OPTION FEE” depending on your transaction.
Short Borrow Fee
Short Borrow Fee may be assessed on any day from the settlement date of the short-sell, up to and including the settlement date of the buy-cover; the rate varies and depends on factors including but not limited to market supply/demand.
SEC FEE
Under Section 31 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, U.S. national securities exchanges are obligated to pay transaction fees to the SEC based on the volume of securities that are sold on their markets. Exchange rules require their broker-dealer members to pay a share of these fees who, in turn, pass the responsibility of paying the fees to their customers. Only applies to sell transactions and appears on the trade confirmation as: “FEES”. More Information >>
As of May 16, 2022, the SEC Fee rate is $22.90 for every $1,000,000 in sale proceeds.
Options Regulatory Fee (ORF)
This fee is a customer pass-through exchange fee for all options trades, both buys and sells. It is collected by The Options Clearing Corp on behalf of the U.S. options exchanges regardless of the exchange on which the transaction takes place. Applies to both buys and sells and appears on the trade confirmation as “OPTION FEE”.
As of February 1, 2022, the aggregate rate is $0.02915 per contract.
Stockspairs margin rates are among the lowest available in the industry, as low as 6.00%
| Dollar Range | Above/Below Base Rate | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000,000 + | - 2.25% | 6.00% |
| $500,000 ~ $999,999 | - 1.65% | 6.60% |
| $250,000 ~ $499,999 | + 0.25% | 8.50% |
| $100,000 ~ $249,999 | + 0.50% | 8.75% |
| $50,000 ~ $99,999 | + 1.00% | 9.25% |
| $25,000 ~ $49,999 | + 1.50% | 9.75% |
| $10,000 ~ $24,999 | + 1.75% | 10.00% |
| $0 ~ $9,999 | + 2.00% | 10.25% |
As of June 16, 2022, the current base rate is 8.25%. Subject to change without prior notice.
When setting base rates, Stockspairs considers indicators like commercially recognized interest rates, industry conditions related to credit, the availability of liquidity in the marketplace, and general market conditions.
Credit Interest
| Cash Balance | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 - $24,999 | 0.01% |
| $25,000 - $99,999 | 0.01% |
| $100,000 - $499,999 | 0.01% |
| $500,000 - $999,999 | 0.01% |
| $1,000,000 + | 0.01% |
We reserve the right to amend our credit interest policy from time to time in response to changes in prevailing interest rates and other factors. Credit interest rates effective 03/31/2020.
FDIC Insured Deposit Rates
| Cash Balance | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 - $24,999 | 0.01% |
| $25,000 - $99,999 | 0.01% |
| $100,000 - $499,999 | 0.01% |
| $500,000 - $999,999 | 0.01% |
| $1,000,000 + | 0.01% |
FDIC Insured Deposit Rates will be based on numerous factors, including the current interest rate environment, and is subject to change without notice. FDIC insured deposit rates effective 04/03/2020. Please review FDIC Sweep Program Terms & Conditions
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| (1) ADR agents that sponsor American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) are permitted to charge ADR holders an annual custody fee. The fee is administered through the Depository Trust Company (DTC) which typically will be subtracted from the gross dividend amount payable or collected from Stockspairs(or Apex Clearing) by the DTC and deducted from your account if the ADR does not pay a dividend. The fee will be posted to your periodic account statement as an "ADR Pass-Thru Charge". | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
See how Stockspairs compares with other online brokers
Unbeatable Savings on Options Contracts
| Broker | Per Contract | 10 | 100 | 300 | 500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockspairs | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TD Ameritrade | $0.65 | $6.50 | $65.00 | $195.00 | $325.00 |
| E*Trade | $0.65 | $6.50 | $65.00 | $195.00 | $325.00 |
| Charles Schwab | $0.65 | $6.50 | $65.00 | $195.00 | $325.00 |
| Fidelity | $0.65 | $6.50 | $65.00 | $195.00 | $325.00 |
| Merrill Edge | $0.65 | $6.50 | $65.00 | $195.00 | $325.00 |
$0 Commissions for More Investment Products
| Commissions | STOCKS PAIRS | TD Ameritrade | E*Trade | Charles Schwab | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Stock Orders | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Online Option Orders | $0 | $0 + $0.65/Contract | $0 + $0.65/Contract | $0 + $0.65/Contract | $0 + $0.65/Contract |
| Online Mutual Fund Trades | $0 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.95 | $49.95 |
| Broker-assisted Stock & Options Trades | $19.95 (+$0.50/contract) | $25 (+$0.65/contract) | $25 (+$0.65/contract) | $25 (+$0.65/contract) | $19.95 (+$0.65/contract) |
| Minimum Initial Deposit | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $0 |
Pricing for competitors were obtained from their published web sites on October 7, 2019. Some brokers may lower the fees listed above if certain balance or activity requirements are met. The competitor fees are believed to be accurate, but may be subject to change. Please contact each individual firm to confirm their latest fee schedules.